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News Feed Latest worldwide news DOJ again balks at proposed $19.9 mln severance for AMR's Horton Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking its third shot at nixing a proposed $19.9 million severance package for American Airlines Chief Executive Tom Horton, who will step down... Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head. Park, Seeking 4th Straight Major, Opens With 69 Wearing a black rain suit and a soft smile, Inbee Park looked calm as ever standing before the imposing Royal Ancient clubhouse just moments before she teed off Thursday in the Women's British Open. Delle Donne to Miss W.N.B.A. All-Star Game With Concussion Elena Delle Donne, the No. 2 pick in the draft, was injured in the Skys loss Wednesday when she was going for a loose ball with a minute left in the third quarter. History shows Snowden may face tough exile in Russia MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden seems assured of a warm welcome in Russia and may even achieve celebrity status in his new home, but history suggests he will no longer be master of his fate and a Moscow exile will bring some difficult challenges. World's messiest festivals There is something innately messy about summer. The air's more pungent, bodies are stickier, and people seem more willing to make a mess. That must be why some of the world's filthiest festivals bide their time until the warmer months. Europeans find cool ways to chill out in Summer's record heat Aug. 2 - From a fake beach, to water fountains and ice cream, Europe's hottest summer forcast inspires many to cool off in nouveau ways. Gavino Garay reports. Cleveland police chief calls for discipline of dozens of cops (Reuters) - Seventy-five Cleveland patrol officers face disciplinary action for a deadly chase last year that ended in the shooting deaths of two unarmed civilians in a car. Iran Assails House Sanctions Bill, Saying It Will Complicate Nuclear Dispute Irans Foreign Ministry said the legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday would complicate efforts to settle the nuclear standoff diplomatically. What I Love | Colin and Eric Jacobsen Brothers and members of Brooklyn Rider, a string quartet, at home in Windsor Terrace. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. Art Review Thomas Houseagos Outsize Sculptures at Storm King As I Went Out One Morning, an exhibition at the Storm King Art Center, is devoted to exaggeratedly masculine sculptures by Thomas Houseago. U.N. wants Syrian 'executions' probed Syrian opposition forces may have executed as many as 30 people, most of them government soldiers, in rural Aleppo, according to the United Nations, which cited videos of the killings posted on the Internet in July. Taking on trolls CNN's Kristie Lu Stout hears from an expert on what to do if you become the target of online abuse. Cleveland police chief calls for discipline of dozens of cops (Reuters) - Seventy-five Cleveland patrol officers face disciplinary action for a deadly chase last year that ended in the shooting deaths of two unarmed civilians in a car. T Magazine In Store | A Berlin Boutique That Pays Tribute to New York Creative Culture Rats, named for the Big Apples unofficial mascots, offers a curated selection of products from the citys coolest designers and artists. Woods Once Made O'Meara Pay by Shooting a 59 Maybe one reason Tiger Woods isn't that impressed by anyone shooting 59 is that he's already done it. Is Huma Abedin blaming herself? Huma, please say it isn't so. New Tools for Keeping the Lights On A decade after a record blackout crippled the Northeast, engineers are installing new devices that could stop future breakdowns. Apple battling U.S., states over proposed e-book limits NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is headed for a showdown with the U.S. government and dozens of states, which on Friday urged that tough new restrictions be imposed on the company for illegally conspiring to raise e-book prices. Floods worsen in northern India Aug. 2 - Flooding in India's northern Uttar Pradesh worsens with heavy rains, displacing hundreds of people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Clooney crushes Loeb in latest diatribe Aug. 2 - Actor George Clooney gave his two cents on Dan Loeb's involvement with Sony in an interview with Deadline Hollywood. Havovi Cooper reports. New U.S. Policy Gives Equal Treatment to Same-Sex Spouses Visa Applications The secretary of state said the change, which takes effect immediately, is the result of a review after the Supreme Courts decision on the Defense of Marriage Act. Bits Wirelessly Expand Your Smartphone or Tablet Memory The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive allows user to plug an SD memory card into a tiny hard drive and then wirelessly retrieve photos, videos or files on a tablet or smartphone. Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon. Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354. U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from West Virginia, concerned about jobs in the major coal-producing state, urged President Barack Obama's chief environmental regulator to be flexible when putting in place future federal curbs on carbon emissions. Obama open to making changes to surveillance, lawmakers say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday told lawmakers he is open to changing controversial surveillance programs in order to restore public confidence and provide assurance the government is not violating citizens' privacy, participants at the meeting said. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Root Canal Aside, a Painless Start for a Jets Rookie Much of the attention is on two other Jets rookies, Geno Smith and Dee Milliner, but defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson is not complaining. UPDATE 1-U.S. Air National Guard pilot rescued at sea after mid-air collision RICHMOND, Va., Aug 2 (Reuters) - A pilot was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard off the coast of Virginia after two Air National Guard fighter jets collided when their wings came in contact in mid-air, authorities said on Friday. At War Blog Dog of War Pays Ultimate Sacrifice for Soldier A Navy dog handler, after a blast that sent him flying into the air and left him wounded, finds that his canine partner bore the brunt of the explosion and protected him from more serious injury. Efforts to Recruit Poor Students Lag at Some Elite Colleges A comparison of low-income enrollment shows wide disparities among the most competitive private schools. House Votes to Bar I.R.S. Action on Health Law The bill passed by the House, which has now voted about 40 times to repeal or roll back the 2010 health care law, has virtually no chance of approval in the Senate. Devils Kovalchuk Retires From N.H.L. to Return Home to Russia Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the league by announcing his retirement, walking away from the nearly $77 million left on his contract with the Devils. Legacy Cemented, and Career Renewed At 32, Martina Hingis is limiting her comeback to doubles for now, with Daniela Hantuchova. Berkshire Hathaway 2nd-quarter profit rises 46 pct Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting gains from investments and derivatives and higher earnings from... Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech July 24 - President Barack Obama hits the road to push his vision for an expanded middle class, hoping to stave off partisan gridlock as economic issues loom. Karen Hendren reports. DealBook Dell and Buyers Reach Compromise on Takeover Bid Under the terms of the new agreement, Michael S. Dell and his partner, the investment firm Silver Lake, would pay $13.75 a share plus a special dividend. Selling Mandela T-shirts to TV shows Nelson Mandela's name is being used to sell wine and clothes -- but is it harming his legacy?

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